1. Processed and Red Meat: contribute to colorectal cancer, the most common cancer in Singapore and one of the top 5 cancers in India as well as to stomach, breast, endometrium, oesophagus cancer. Regular consumption, even in small quantities increase your risk because of presence of nitrates and nitrites.
2. Cured and Salted Fish: Preserved fish are high in nitrates and nitrites and increase the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer.
Opt for oily fish like salmon, sardines and tuna which are high in omega-3 fatty acids and supplement with nits and seeds to also reduce risk of oral and skin cancers
3. Being overweight or obese increases risk of cancers of breast, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum, endometrium
Avoid foods and beverages high in fat and/or sugar. Reduce alcohol consumption to 1 standard drink a day for women, and 2 standard drinks for men. Eat wholegrain products and oats.
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